JANUARY 2015
FEATURES
MAHC Created to Improve Pool Safety
The Model Aquatic Health Code was developed with input from industry experts to provide a guideline for entities managing aquatic facility health and safety issues across the country. Learn more about the code and how it affects your facility, as well as new trends in lifeguarding and more.
Keeping Playground Equipment & Surfaces Safe Now & in the Future
Playground equipment and surfaces from well-known and respected manufacturers is designed with children's safety in mind, but the context of your site and the way products are installed can also have an impact, both now and over the life cycle of your equipment.
Improving Sports Facility Safety & Security
After 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombing, many high-profile sports facilities and events have stepped up their security, Here, we examine how some of those practices have trickled down to the school district and park district level to provide ideas on how to keep your players and spectators safe.
Why & How Certification Improves Safety
Whether it's for a playground inspector, an aquatic facility manager, a fitness instructor or a climbing instructor, certification can make an impact on safety in your facility.
Helping Adults Overcome Their Fear of Water
By the time most adults look for help overcoming their fear of water, they need help reclaiming the youthful resiliency that will help them learn and grow.
What fitness trends will take hold in 2015? Join us as we discuss some of the up-and-coming trends with the American Council on Exercise.
Rebranding the Sports Field Manager
Talented sports field managers are like artisans, creating beauty while managing all the aspects of the sports fields under their charge.
The Right Materials
Benefits of Solid Phenolic in Lockers, Benches and More
If you want your lockers and other amenities within your facility to stand up to use and abuse—and look good while doing it—you may want to consider products manufactured from solid phenolic.
Brotherly Love
White House Municipal Park in White House, Tenn.
On this playground, the heartwarming story of two brothers playing together despite disability comes to life.
We All Play Ball
Miracle League of Grand Island in Grand Island, N.Y.
Miracle League fields offer children of all abilities the chance to play ball and learn from one another.